Guide to Eastern Shiga
Overview of Eastern Shiga
Eastern Shiga is home to Hikone, Higashi-omi, and Omi-Hachiman, where castles and traditional culture thrive.
Hikone City is a castle town that retains its historic charm, allowing visitors to experience local traditions through its streetscape and cultural sites.
Higashi-omi offers a mix of historic temples, traditional industries, and beautiful rural landscapes, providing a glimpse into authentic Shiga life.
Omi-Hachiman is famous for its historic canals, merchant houses, and traditional crafts, a town known for its cultural heritage and timeless atmosphere.
Trip Ideas in Eastern Shiga
Explore the Core Values of Japan Through the Life and Legacy of the “Omi Merchants”
Explore Omi Merchant Houses and Tarobogu Shrine
Historic Hikone Castle Walk and Yumekyobashi Shopping
Revisit Shiga’s Past and Taste Seasonal Fruit in Yasu
See Hikone-jo Castle National Treasure and Become Lucky in Love
Your Complete Guide to Finding Your Ideal Stay Near Lake Biwa
Shiga Agricultural Park “Blumen Hugel Farm”
This agricultural park is centered around wide flower fields, rose and herb gardens and greenhouses.
POWERZONE Riverbase Shiga
How about taking to the river in Higashiomi City, Shiga, for fun and adventure for people of all ages? The natural adventure sports on offer have such exciting names as “canyon swimming” and “shower climbing.
Roadside Station Kagaminosato
Holds a variety of events depending on the season, allowing an exciting slice of Japanese culture to be experienced.
Original Boat Tour
The Omi-Hachiman boat tour allows you to enjoy a different, natural world while riding a boat under the skillful control of a traditional boast master.
Hikone & Kita-Biwako Great Firework Festival
See the town along the banks of the lake illuminated by 6,000 fireworks.
Eigenji Onsen Happuno-Yu
Eigenji Onsen “Happuno-Yu,” located in front of the gates to Eigenji Temple, allows you to enjoy outdoor bathing amid incredible natural beauty.
Hotel New Omi
Just one minute on foot from JR Omi-Hachiman Station, this hotel is conveniently located for both business and sightseeing.
Guesthouse En
Guesthouse En is located in a small settlement a little distance from the center of Omihachiman, allowing you to enjoy lodging in a real Japanese countryside.
Guesthouse Mio
Guesthouse Mio is a traditional Japanese townhouse that was renovated in 2018.
Ryotei Ryokan Yasui
A long standing dining hotel with history going back to 1869.
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